Friday, 22 February 2019

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For fans of Maureen Lipman (me included!) who might be worried that she won't be returning to Coronation Street, fear not. She is coming back.The fab Inside Soap magazine last week confirmed that Maureen will be returning to the show as Tyrone's grandmother Evelyn Plummer.Well, that's a relief, then.I suspect her absence on screen at the moment was due to the fact that Maureen Lipman was acting in her one-woman show. Our blogger Kosmo went to see it and you can read his review here.

Beverley Callard, who plays Liz McDonald in Coronation Street, will be playing the role of Roxanne in The Thunder Girls this September at The Lowry in Salford.
The Thunder Girls is the debut Novel and play by Melanie Blake. It's a glamorous epic about the reunion of an 80s girl band torn apart by jealousy and brutal betrayal.Ever wondered what goes on behind closed doors when legendary bands meet up to discuss a reunion? What’s really going on behind the hugs and kisses at those reunion press conferences?THE THUNDER GIRLS were a successful ‘80s girl band until lead singer, Chrissie, sensationally quit the Band to pursue a solo career taking with her, Rick, the Band’s manager. Chrissie broke the Girl Code as Rick was also the boyfriend of Band mate, Roxanne.At the reunion dinner from hell, Chrissie tries to reunite the band to salvage herself from bankruptcy after being conned out of her fortune by her toyboy husband.But is there a price which can heal the wounds? Or maybe some friendships never die, even if you want them to? 30 years later, can lightning strike twice?Buy your tickets here.

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The tabloids have gone wild today with Coronation Street spoilers in all shapes and colours about an upcoming siege and stabbing on the street.We're not going to report them here, we're just linking to them so it's up to you whether you want to read them or not.

Friday 22nd February Hour LongHAS GINA LIED ANOTHER DAY? Gina starts a collection for Sally’s party and is thrilled when Carla makes a generous donation. She pushes the envelope through the letter box at no 13 for Sophie but Kevin finds it and thinks it is money from Sophie for Jack’s holiday, delighted they pack their bags and leave. Gina discovers Sophie never found the envelope and the cash has vanished. Gina and Sophie break the news that the party is off as the money has disappeared. Everyone suspects Gina and Beth tells her to find somewhere else to stay. Sophie reluctantly lets her stay at No. 13 till Kevin returns.SHONA GETS HELP FROM BILLY AND PAUL Hearing how upset Shona is Billy asks Paul to keep his ear to the ground for any info on Clayton. Paul reveals that Clayton is being let out for Dane’s funeral. Billy suggest Shona goes so she can see how he is. When Shona admits that she’s planning to attend Dane’s funeral in the hope of seeing Clayton, David’s supportive and implores her to be careful.ROY CALLS CARLA OUT Roy accuses Carla of letting Abi take the blame for the fire as she is still in love with Peter. ELSEWHERE Gary surveys the damage to the factory roof and promises Carla he’ll do her a quote.Kate’s thrilled when her old school friend, Lolly, calls in the bistro. Lolly makes it clear she expects an invite to the wedding. Kate introduces Rana to Lolly and reveals how they’ve unwittingly invited far too many people to the wedding. Lolly reckons she can solve their problem. When Steve shows Amy some booties he’s bought for the baby, Amy covers her guilt. Steve’s gutted to find out he’s been gazumped on the new house. When Claudia reveals that she’s buying 12 Victoria Street, Steve and Tracy are furious to realise that she’s their gazumper.Fancy writing a guest blog post for us? All details here!